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The School of Social Sciences & Education offers programs that prepares tomorrow’s skilled professionals in counseling, educational leadership, teacher education, special education, and social work. We provide pathways to rewarding careers in anthropology, criminal justice, law, psychology-related fields, national/state/local politics, international relations, non-profit and government agencies, c
05/06/2026
Thank you to Jisel, one of our lovely advisors here at SSE. We thank you for all of the hard work and effort you put into your job everyday! Thanks for always being so thoughtful and having such positive energy! We appreciate you and your support! Happy Global Advising Week!
11/25/2025
Good morning runners, please scan the QR code to make a gift and fill out the survey to help the future education of CSUB! 💙💛
11/08/2025
Hi runners! Make sure to come join us for cupcakes and cocoa with Dr. Luis Vega November 19th from 4-6 pm, can’t wait to see you all there!! 🧁☕️
08/22/2025
Social Sciences & Education Staff and Faculty came together to kick off the beginning of the 2025-2026 Academic Year. President Harper and Provost Thien joined the celebration and raised a toast to the first 15 years of Innovation and Impact at the College of SSE.
Cheers to 15 years of Growth, Learning, and Success at the College of SSE!🎉🎉 .cafs
08/14/2025
Join us for SSE's 15 Year Anniversary Celebration! First 15 students each day will receive a free Swag Bag! Monday August 25th and Tuesday August 26th between 8:00am - 11:00am on the Red Brick Road!
06/17/2025
🎓✨ Congratulations to Hilda Cárdenas!
A first-generation college graduate from Lamont, Hilda earned her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and bilingual authorization at CSU Bakersfield. She’s returning to her hometown to inspire and empower the next generation of learners! 🌱📚
💻 Read more about Hilda’s journey and how CSU grads are fueling California’s future at https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/news/Pages/CSU-Grads-Fueling-Californias-Future.aspx
04/28/2025
We’re proud to celebrate David Jara, recipient of the $4,000 Walden S. Freeman Fellowship! 🎓 David's achievement reflects not only his hard work and academic excellence but also the power of mentorship. He extends his gratitude to Dr. Anthony Flores, whose guidance throughout his senior year and Criminal Justice courses played a pivotal role in David’s success. Dr. Flores' commitment to academic growth and his encouragement for students to refine their skills truly exemplify the impact of CSUB faculty.
Join us in celebrating David’s outstanding accomplishment and the mentorship that helped make it possible! 👏
04/08/2025
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10/10/2024
We’re thrilled to announce that CSU Bakersfield has been nationally recognized for our outstanding English and Criminal Justice programs! 🎉 In Degree Choices’ 2025 Best Colleges report, both programs received top rankings, showcasing our commitment to academic excellence and student success. Way to go, CSUB! 🚀
01/06/2024
Expand your mind and your reach!
Join us this Monday, January 8th to learn about the Computer Science Supplementary Authorization program. Learn how to integrate computational thinking and computer science into your every day curriculum. No need to already be a CS expert, this program is designed as an introduction to CS and computational thinking! Full scholarships for 35 Kern County Educators are available! This program is intended to be added on to a multiple or single subject credential.